The only team in the NFC playoffs we haven't played is the Eagles and they are likely to lose their playoff game as their starting QB is out. Of the four remaining teams we've beaten three of the four and the one we lost to is arguable the worst of the bunch. New Orleans has perhaps the most equity in Drew Brees, but they lack outside WR.

Of the four defenses, only Carolina is stout, but even then their secondary is a weakness. None of the NFC playoff defenses are even close to what the Vikings bring to the table. You might be worried about Aaron Donald, he is certainly great, but the Rams have him playing in a less than ideal situation in the 3-4 scheme. Also, we put up 30 points on that defense the last time we played them. We made them look silly.

On top of all of this the only team we wouldn't play at home is the Eagles and as I said above, they are likely to lose. As someone said above, the team I'm most concerned about in this playoff run is the Vikings and I agree. If they play to their level they will be in the Super Bowl. It is that simple. They are the best team in the NFC.

FWIW, the team I fear the most is on the AFC side the team, but it isn't PIT or the NE. It's the Jags. Their D, like ours, is good enough to knock off anybody. In addition, of all the teams in the playoffs that is the one that could make Keenum become old Keenum. If you want to cheer for someone, cheer for the Bills.

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The only team in the NFC playoffs we haven't played is the Eagles and they are likely to lose their playoff game as their starting QB is out. Of the four remaining teams we've beaten three of the four and the one we lost to is arguable the worst of the bunch. New Orleans has perhaps the most equity in Drew Brees, but they lack outside WR.

Of the four defenses, only Carolina is stout, but even then their secondary is a weakness. None of the NFC playoff defenses are even close to what the Vikings bring to the table. You might be worried about Aaron Donald, he is certainly great, but the Rams have him playing in a less than ideal situation in the 3-4 scheme. Also, we put up 30 points on that defense the last time we played them. We made them look silly.

On top of all of this the only team we wouldn't play at home is the Eagles and as I said above, they are likely to lose. As someone said above, the team I'm most concerned about in this playoff run is the Vikings and I agree. If they play to their level they will be in the Super Bowl. It is that simple. They are the best team in the NFC.

FWIW, the team I fear the most is on the AFC side the team, but it isn't PIT or the NE. It's the Jags. Their D, like ours, is good enough to knock off anybody. In addition, of all the teams in the playoffs that is the one that could make Keenum become old Keenum. If you want to cheer for someone, cheer for the Bills.

The best team doesn't always win. It's the playoffs. Totally different game. Look at week 17. It was basically a playoff week for many. We saw a few upsets, something close to the butt fumble with the Titans, and the Bills made the playoffs. Out of character things can happen. Players start doing too much, while others rise to the occasion. Keenum even said that sometimes he overthinks things when he has too much time on his hands. We don't know how Elflein or Rudolph is healing. Just a lot of things.

Having said that, I would much rather have the #1 defense than the #1 offense going into the playoffs. I love this defense.

I can just imagine how loud the home crowd is going to be during the playoffs. Maybe it doesn't matter who the Vikings play this year.

Call me crazy but I think the Vikings will be playing the Falcons for the NFC Championship.

The only team in the NFC playoffs we haven't played is the Eagles and they are likely to lose their playoff game as their starting QB is out. Of the four remaining teams we've beaten three of the four and the one we lost to is arguable the worst of the bunch. New Orleans has perhaps the most equity in Drew Brees, but they lack outside WR.

Of the four defenses, only Carolina is stout, but even then their secondary is a weakness. None of the NFC playoff defenses are even close to what the Vikings bring to the table. You might be worried about Aaron Donald, he is certainly great, but the Rams have him playing in a less than ideal situation in the 3-4 scheme. Also, we put up 30 points on that defense the last time we played them. We made them look silly.

On top of all of this the only team we wouldn't play at home is the Eagles and as I said above, they are likely to lose. As someone said above, the team I'm most concerned about in this playoff run is the Vikings and I agree. If they play to their level they will be in the Super Bowl. It is that simple. They are the best team in the NFC.

FWIW, the team I fear the most is on the AFC side the team, but it isn't PIT or the NE. It's the Jags. Their D, like ours, is good enough to knock off anybody. In addition, of all the teams in the playoffs that is the one that could make Keenum become old Keenum. If you want to cheer for someone, cheer for the Bills.

As a Vikings fan of 3 decades, I can sum this up for you in one word. Cherophobic.

Raptorman wrote:
So, how about 3 times in one season. That's what the Saints have to do. Beat the Panthers for a third time to make it to the next level. Odds are we will get the Rams.

I've never understood the mindset of it being hard to beat a team 3 times in a season. To me you are superior and should win the third contest. Can someone explain to me why people say it is hard to get a team 3 times straight?

Maelstrom88 wrote:
I've never understood the mindset of it being hard to beat a team 3 times in a season. To me you are superior and should win the third contest. Can someone explain to me why people say it is hard to get a team 3 times straight?

It's not a mindset. It's reality. If you're playing a team for the 3rd time in a season then it's a divisional opponent. Those games are always different and usually tougher than they appear. Take, for example, the Dolphins dominating the Patriots a few weeks ago. They always play NE tough. Miami is not a very good team, but because those teams are familiar with each other, the game doesn't play out as it does on paper. Also, if you're playing a team for the 3rd time, it's in the playoffs, so we're not talking about the Steelers playing the Browns for a 3rd time. We're talking about a playoff caliber team. Seeing a team on film for the 3rd time can illustrate strong tendencies and defencies and such that all can be corrected the 3rd go around. The Panthers are also a much better team than when the played the Saints the 1st time, so I'm not sure what that game would even mean for these two teams.

Maelstrom88 wrote:
I've never understood the mindset of it being hard to beat a team 3 times in a season. To me you are superior and should win the third contest. Can someone explain to me why people say it is hard to get a team 3 times straight?

Ask Green Bay in 2005 or whatever.

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I am torn here. I fear N.O. more than Panthers... But a huge part of me wants to face and beat Saints to revenge the Bountygate/ Pete Morreli officiating crew debacle that we suffered. It would be some vindication.

Bowhunting Viking wrote:I am torn here. I fear N.O. more than Panthers... But a huge part of me wants to face and beat Saints to revenge the Bountygate/ Pete Morreli officiating crew debacle that we suffered. It would be some vindication.

If we can't beat the Saints we can't win the super bowl anyway.

I want the Saints and I want the Falcons and I want to see them sacrificed in front of thousands of Vikings fans.

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